Assistant Project Leader - Mechanical

Job Title: Assistant Project Leader - Mechanical

Location: Barrow in Furness - Hybrid

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Grade: S4

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

Job Description:

As an Assistant Project Leader - Mechanical you will be responsible for supporting your teams delivery, developing your team and delegating for the project leader in various activities. You will ensure the team is capable and delivering to the plan whilst supporting the project leader in developing the plan.

Core duties:

• Delegating for Project Leader as required
• Applying technical knowledge and experience of engineering principles, practices and processes
• Reviewing and approving solutions to problems or issues including all documentation within own limits of authority, or seeking higher level of approval , where required
• Developing processes to ensure technical quality requirements and standards are communicated and adhered to by team
• Participating in activities to raise the level of team capability & skills to meet current/future requirements whilst guiding and advising other team members on the quality of their work

Essential Skills:

• Engineering or Designer / Draughtspersons background
• Working level understanding of piping routed systems (Propulsion Systems OR Platform Mechanical)
• Experience working through various design stages and build i.e. Concept, Detail Design, Outputs
• Understanding of CAD modelling techniques and PLM toolsets e.g. FORAN, NX, Teamcenter Etc.
• HNC qualifications or recognised apprenticeship
• Experiences supporting and developing other designers/apprentices.

The SSNA Platform Mechanical or Propulsion Integrated Delivery Team:

This is an exciting opportunity to join the SSNA Platform Mechanical or Propulsion Integrated Delivery Team as an Assistant Project Leader - Mechanical. The teams are responsible for the delivery of concept and stage 2 design activities. The teams work closely within their IDT's and alongside other functions and IDT's to ensure an effective design solution. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 6th November 2026